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Budget gimmicks explained: 5 ways states hide deficits
Last week, California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a budget that he said was filled with gimmicks — or as he put it, “legally questionable maneuvers, costly borrowing and unrealistic savings.” Editorial boards have praised Brown for exercising responsible fiscal judgment. Meanwhile, Brian Joseph of the Orange County Register has written that Brown’s own budget plan uses gimmicks, too.
Obama releases birth form, decries ‘silliness’
Responding to critics' relentless claims, President Barack Obama on Wednesday produced a detailed Hawaii birth certificate in an extraordinary attempt to bury the issue of where he was born and confirm his legitimacy to hold office. He declared, "We do not have time for this kind of silliness."
Brewer vetoes presidential ‘birther’ bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to require President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates to prove their U.S. citizenship before their names can appear on the state's ballot.
Heavily amended ‘birther’ bill gets green light during Senate debate
The Senate advanced a proposal requiring presidential candidates to prove they are natural-born Americans before they can appear on the Arizona ballot — but minus its most controversial provisions.
Lawmakers postpone ‘birther’ bill vote
Lawmakers have postponed a preliminary vote on a proposed requirement that President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates show their eligibility to run for the office by proving their citizenship.
Arizona Senate to mull ‘birther’ bill
The Arizona Senate is scheduled to take a preliminary vote Tuesday on a proposed requirement that President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates show their eligibility to run for the office by proving their citizenship.
Arizona lawmakers move to revive ‘birther’ bills
Arizona lawmakers want to revive legislation to make President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates show their birth certificates to prove their eligibility to run as natural-born citizens.
Sen. Lopez marries longtime beau
Sen. Linda Lopez had one more reason to celebrate during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Tucson Democrat got married to her long-time boyfriend, Rudy Jones, on Nov. 26.
